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On Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:53:10 -0400, "C. Ahlstrom" <ahlstromc@bellsouth.net> wrote: [...]I update nvidia direct from nvidia.com, and have had no issues.Same for the kernel -- I always build it from source myself (that way I can change the configuration).Here's a thread where I learnt the hard way what Lennart is referring to: http://permalink.gmane.org/gmane.linux.debian.ports.amd64/20620 so you may not notice the mess until the changes interfere with Debian proper packages.
I update both my main systems (32-bit DELL laptop and 64-bit no-name desktop) nearly every day, and have had no issues. (I don't permit the Nvidia installer to touch xorg.conf). Therefore, I view this note at that link: The nvidia-installer indiscriminately overwrites key files in /usr, leading to major system death in the event of upgraded X-related packages. as innocent F.U.D. until proven otherwise. Is there a list of the files the nvidia-installer overwrites? A spot check shows only /usr/lib/libGL.so and friends. -- "I am ready to meet my Maker. Whether my Maker is prepared for the great ordeal of meeting me is another matter." -- Winston Churchill